Special Education Teaching Assistant (6-12)

Great Hearts Academies; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401K matching

Professional development programs

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Lincoln Prep Academy in Chandler to support students in general and special education settings under certified teachers.

The role includes academic and behavior support, with responsibilities spanning 1:1 and group instruction, material adaptation, and classroom rules reinforcement.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• High school degree or higher; associate degree preferred; ADE assessment acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help learning.
• Help students understand and reinforce classroom rules.
• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist with developing social skills and positive behaviors.
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support as needed.
• Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect.
• Help with transitions and activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interest in reading great books

Education

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant

Location: Lincoln Prep Academy (2250 South Gilbert Road, Chandler)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $16-$18

The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost

• Matching 401K program

• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Roles and Responsibilities:

Academic Support

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
• Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules

Behavior Support

• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies
• Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
• Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect

Additional Support

• Help students with transitions and activities.
• Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
• Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
• Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
• Additional Duties
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate’s degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.

Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US work authorization is** required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.**

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.